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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 34, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Stephanie Guerrero Saenz and Denise Villalobos. Candidate information follows official Nueces County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Stephanie Guerrero Saenz (Democratic), Denise Villalobos (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 34; Denise Villalobos is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Stephanie Guerrero Saenz is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Guerrero Saenz has worked as a public school teacher in Nueces County for nearly 30 years and previously served as Organizing Director of the Nueces County Democratic Party, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strengthening public schools, classroom funding and teacher pay
- Lowering prescription drug costs and expanding healthcare access
- Supporting small businesses, wage increases and worker organizing rights
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Denise Villalobos is a chemical engineer who worked in the oil and gas sector before her election to the Texas House, according to her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and an MBA from Texas Tech University, and previously served on the Tuloso-Midway School Board. She represents Texas House District 34 in Nueces County.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Water security, including regional water projects
- Public safety and anti-human-trafficking measures
- Property tax relief
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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